Deborah Burch Poet Rhyme

Pups For Sale

Pups For Sale


There were ten of us to start
All cramped in this box,
With a sign that read: PURE HEART
PUPS FOR SALE-- WHITE SOX!!

They all had white sox, but me.
I was solid blue...
Outcast from the start--you see,
No sox-- just won't do!

Everyone got homes today!
Everyone...but me.
They left me and they didn't say
They'd be back for me.

In this box now on the ground,
Not much I can see.
But I hear a rumble sound--
LIGHT'NING HIT A TREE!

I'm so wet from all the rain.
I'm so scared and cold.
It's dark and no one came
I've no one to hold.

I'm shivering in the dark...
Hungry and alone...
Can you hear my little bark?
Someone? Take me home.

©deborah burch
6/14/2012

DOG GONE TALE

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Joe Maverick June 9, 2015 at 1:14 AM A strong in sentiment write here Deborah How life is made richer or poorer by small and large choices of each of us..'

Carol Sunshine Brown July 18, 2012 at 6:09 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win in Tanya's "Dog Gone Tales" contest Deborah. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 17, 2012 at 4:48 PM congrats Deborah on a super win for this fine entry.. sorry for late reply but still dealing with concussion from two weeks ago.. been thinking about u and how u r doing luv.. be back full strength soon ..

Caryl Muzzey July 17, 2012 at 1:05 PM Congratulations Deborah, on your 2nd place win with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl

David Williams July 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM Cap'n Deb just a quick congrats on your win..just love this one..David

Tim Ryerson July 17, 2012 at 4:57 AM A real heart-string tugger, Deborah...made me want to go pick that little dude up and take him home...great poem and congratulaions! - Tim

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl July 17, 2012 at 1:25 AM Congratulations on your winning place Debs, I'll take you in xx

Gwendolen Song July 16, 2012 at 8:47 PM It breaks my heart to read the intense emotions of this "unwanted" puppy...awwww, I'll take him! lol Deb, your approach to the contest theme is superb as you touched on all the senses and emotions. The ending was so tempting too as I got the sense this could almost be a wanted ad from a puppy for an owner! A hearty congratulations! gwendolen

Kim Merryman July 16, 2012 at 8:19 PM Poor little puppy! Congrats on your 2nd place win, Deborah! Love, Kim

Joann Grisetti July 16, 2012 at 7:13 PM Very tiuching tale. Congratulations on your win.

Terry O'Leary July 16, 2012 at 4:05 PM Oooo... sad ... but a good poem, neverthelesss... Congratulations on your win... Terry

Cecilia Macfarlane July 9, 2012 at 3:13 PM A heartbreaking write Deborah......well done. Warm hug! Deborah Burch July 10, 2012 at 11:30 AM :) thank you sweet Cecilia!!

Anne-Lise Andresen June 15, 2012 at 5:06 AM Ohh sooo sad...... - Luck to you in contest Deborah. - hug to you - Anne-Lise Deborah Burch June 18, 2012 at 11:11 AM thank you sweet Anne-Lise!!! love you bunches, deb

David Williams June 15, 2012 at 2:15 AM Cap'n Deb, don't worry I'm on my way, hang on little pup....blanket and biscuits coming...hang on little pup...David Deborah Burch June 15, 2012 at 4:48 AM :-) aww David, you made me smile and warmed my heart...love ya, cap'n deb

Sara Kendrick June 14, 2012 at 4:49 PM Oh!..So sad....Creative tale that you have told..Sara Deborah Burch June 14, 2012 at 5:11 PM awwww, thank you Sara...i know, i was teary eyed and heartbroke as i wrote... :-(